Insurers & Takaful Operators Have No Right to Decide Patients’ Medical Treatments – MOF
Insurance companies, takaful operators (ITOs), and Third Party Administrators (TPAs) have no authority to determine or influence the type of medical treatment patients receive in Malaysia, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has confirmed. Deputy Finance Minister, Lim Hui Ying, stressed that medical decisions remain solely under the professional discretion of doctors. “In all circumstances, the […]
Philippines Launches Major Halal Town Initiative to Empower MSMEs and Strengthen Heritage
MANILA, Nov 5, 2025 – The Philippines’ Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has announced full support for the establishment of the country’s first Halal Town in Manila, a landmark initiative designed to promote cultural harmony, generate jobs, and boost tourism in the nation’s capital. The project, reported by the Philippine News Agency (PNA), will […]
Emas Patuh Syariah Jadi Pilihan Pelabur di Malaysia dan Negara Lain
Permintaan terhadap pelaburan emas patuh syariah terus meningkat di Malaysia dan beberapa negara lain, seiring dengan kesedaran umat Islam terhadap kepentingan pelaburan berlandaskan prinsip Islam. Di sebuah bandar kecil di Nilai, Negeri Sembilan — kira-kira sejam perjalanan dari Kuala Lumpur — terletaknya peti simpanan emas berkeselamatan tinggi baharu yang mencerminkan perkembangan pesat sektor emas Islamik […]
Malaysia’s Halal Gold Market Booms in Malaysia and Other Countries
Demand for Shariah-compliant gold investment products is growing rapidly across Malaysia and other Muslim-majority nations, reflecting a wider shift towards ethical and faith-based financial instruments. In Nilai, a small town about an hour from Kuala Lumpur, a new high security gold vault has become a symbol of Malaysia’s expanding Islamic bullion market. The 20-tonne facility, […]
Aset Industri Takaful Malaysia Cecah RM62.54 bilion Setakat Pertengahan 2025 – MTA
Industri takaful Malaysia terus menunjukkan pertumbuhan kukuh apabila jumlah aset direkodkan sebanyak RM62.54 bilion setakat pertengahan tahun 2025, hampir dua kali ganda berbanding RM41.87 bilion pada tahun 2020. Pengerusi Persatuan Takaful Malaysia (MTA), Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail, berkata kadar penembusan takaful negara turut meningkat kepada 19.54% setakat pertengahan tahun, mencerminkan kesedaran masyarakat yang semakin tinggi […]
Inside a Muslim-Friendly Cruise Experience — Halal-Friendly Dining and Prayer-Friendly Facilities
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 October 2025 – A new chapter in global halal tourism is set to unfold when the Muslim-friendly cruise M/V Piano Land prepares to set sail from Port Klang, Malaysia, on 29 November 2025 Named M/V Piano Land, the cruise ship is positioned as a Muslim-friendly option at sea for the Malaysian market, […]
Serunai Commerce Raih Anugerah Kecemerlangan Perkhidmatan di MIHAS Awards 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 September 2025 – Serunai Commerce Sdn. Bhd., peneraju utama dalam penyelesaian digital Halal, telah muncul sebagai salah satu pemenang berprestij di Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) Awards 2025 di bawah kategori Anugerah Kecemerlangan Perkhidmatan. Anugerah MIHAS yang dianjurkan oleh Perbadanan Pembangunan Perdagangan Luar Malaysia (MATRADE) diiktiraf sebagai salah satu penghormatan paling berprestij […]
Serunai Commerce Shines at MIHAS Awards 2025 with Services Excellence Recognition
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 September 2025 – Serunai Commerce Sdn. Bhd., a leading pioneer in Halal digital solutions, proudly emerged as one of the distinguished winners at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) Awards 2025, receiving the coveted Services Excellence Award. The MIHAS Awards, organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), is recognised as […]
Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability Take Centre Stage at MIHAS Awards 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 SEPTEMBER 2025 – The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) Awards 2025 concluded with a celebration of excellence, innovation, and sustainability, honouring 14 trailblazing winners from across Malaysia’s dynamic halal industry. The 12th edition of the MIHAS Awards was held on 20 September 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), […]
Indonesia Sasar 1 Juta Sijil Halal Percuma untuk Perkasa Pelancongan Mesra Muslim
JAKARTA – Indonesia kini giat memperkukuh sektor pelancongan mesra Muslim melalui program pensijilan Halal percuma yang disasarkan kepada usahawan mikro dan kecil di seluruh negara. Ketua Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan berkata, usaha ini dijalankan menerusi kerjasama strategik antara BPJPH dan Kementerian Pelancongan bagi memastikan sinergi antara program yang saling menyokong. […]